Tuong Duong after the flood: More than 900 broken rice cookers, fans, and refrigerators were brought to the free repair point by people.
Xuan Hoang - Quang An•DNUM_CIZAHZCACF 09:55
In the days after the floodwaters receded, in the flood-prone area of Western Nghe An, hundreds of household electrical appliances such as rice cookers, fans, televisions, pumps, washing machines, refrigerators, etc. that had been submerged in water were brought to a mobile repair station by people. The special thing is that all of them were repaired completely free of charge.
The recent flood caused hundreds of households in Tuong Duong commune to be submerged, most of which affected household electrical appliances. Since July 27, the free electrical repair point of the Nghe An Electronics and Refrigeration Association has started providing free repairs in the center of Tuong Duong commune. The number of damaged electrical appliances is large, so the electricians are working at full capacity. Photo: Xuan HoangA resident of Tuong Duong commune transports flooded electrical equipment to a free repair point. Photo: Quang AnMr. Lo Van Thong in Hoa Bac block, Tuong Duong commune said that after the flood receded, his family had 6 electrical appliances: TV, refrigerator, fan, washing machine, pump, which were not working. Hearing that there was a team of free repairmen, the family transported them here, hoping for help. Photo: Xuan HoangEach electrical device brought here is labeled with its name and phone number to avoid confusion for the people. Photo: Quang AnBefore repairing, the electrical equipment was cleaned of mud and dirt. Photo: Xuan HoangIt is known that on the first day, nearly 60 electricians were mobilized from many different localities in the province. Mr. Nguyen Trong Hai, an electrician in Nghia Dong commune (former Tan Ky district) said that everyone volunteered to contribute, bringing tools, dryers, measuring equipment to handle, dry and check flooded equipment. Photo: Quang AnAccording to Mr. Nguyen Trong Hai, after the flood, people really need electrical equipment for daily life. But most of the equipment is submerged in water, if not checked carefully, it will be very dangerous. Photo: Xuan HoangFor equipment that cannot be restored, the technical team also enthusiastically guides people on how to handle, replace or use other temporary solutions to ensure daily life. Photo: Quang AnThe washing machine was disassembled to dry the electrical components inside. Mr. Le Xuan Tuan, a resident of Hoa Bac block, emotionally said: "A few days ago, my house was flooded, the refrigerator, rice cooker, and electrical wires were all soaked. Thanks to your help, now I can use it again, I don't have to buy a new one and I feel more secure." Photo: Xuan HoangAccording to electricians, most electrical devices that are soaked in water will affect the circuit board, so the immediate thing to do is to remove them and dry them promptly. Photo: Quang AnThe electricians shared that up to 90% of the electrical equipment that was submerged in water was promptly rescued and used normally; helping people in times of trouble is the greatest joy for us electricians. Mr. Phan Nhat Bao Viet, owner of an electrical appliance store in Tuong Duong commune - representative of the group of electricians said: On July 27, we received over 900 electrical equipment, of which 250 were repaired, and are expected to continue repairing in the coming days. Photo: Xuan HoangNot only providing free repairs, the association also provides free water filter cartridges to install in water purifiers for people. In difficult circumstances, the volunteer electrician team of Nghe An Electronics - Refrigeration Association not only contributes to the early restoration of people's lives, but also spreads the spirit of sharing and solidarity in the community. Photo: Xuan HoangClip: Xuan Hoang - Quang An
